cultural diversity
Americannoun
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the cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution.
Dying languages and urbanization are threats to cultural diversity.
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the inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization.
to embrace cultural diversity in the workplace.
Etymology
Origin of cultural diversity
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Their long-standing presence and environmental knowledge help maintain a unique form of biocultural heritage in which ecological and cultural diversity have developed side by side over many generations.
From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025
A Facebook post from the school, which included its flyer for the Culture Day, said the event was dedicated to "recognising and celebrating the rich cultural diversity within our school community".
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
While some of those attributes have carried over into newer dating reality series, compared to “The Bachelor,” they feature far more cultural diversity and participants of varying body size.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
But researchers who have long tracked disinformation in India say their promises ring hollow after years of failed enforcement and “cookie-cutter” approaches that fail to account for India’s linguistic, religious, geographic and cultural diversity.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024
Well, Fadi was sure he’d like it too, since the different restaurants represented ethnic and cultural diversity.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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